http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/-t1.htm Tue, 08 Sep 2009 02:27:07 GMT 10 http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh232/sammicambray/001-1.jpg http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/-t1.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/rally-t497.htm kilmeny So, did anyone go? Can you give us an update? Maternity Services Reform Tue, 08 Sep 2009 02:27:07 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/rally-t497.htm#2808 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/rally-t497.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/meet-a-midwife-t495.htm Morgaine With these new laws set to stamp out homebirth soon (and lets face it, homebirth will always happen but ....) I suggest that everyone meet a midwife NOW! Even if you're not pregnant, even if you're not planning a baby for a few years, even if you've had your last baby already! Meet a midwife! That way if things change, you find out you're pregnant etc etc, you already know a midwife and can just call her up and hire her. These laws are nothing short of blatant misogyny, lets beat them to ... Maternity Services Reform Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:28:27 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/meet-a-midwife-t495.htm#2791 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/meet-a-midwife-t495.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/template-email-requesting-getup-involvement-with-homebirth-legislation-t477.htm Sammi Please send the following template email (or even better, one of your own) to GetUp! at campaigns@getup.org.au Dear GetUp! I am writing to ask for GetUp's help. The government has passed a draft legislation that will effectively make homebirth illegal in Australia by July 2010. This removes women's right to choose how and where to birth their babies and forces women into a hospital or to freebirth at home with no trained support. We want to highlight the absolute injustice of this ... Maternity Services Reform Sun, 28 Jun 2009 04:21:57 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/template-email-requesting-getup-involvement-with-homebirth-legislation-t477.htm#2658 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/template-email-requesting-getup-involvement-with-homebirth-legislation-t477.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/the-future-of-homebirth-in-australia-t476.htm Sammi This week Federal Health Minister has introduced two bills into parliament that will effectively make homebirths attended by a qualified independant midwive illegal from July 2010 onwards. This is a highly distressing and injust development in the Maternity Services Review, and the formation of a national registration register for health care professionals. Why injust? These legislative changes challenge a woman's right to choose what she feels is best for her baby and herself. For ... Maternity Services Reform Sun, 28 Jun 2009 04:17:55 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/the-future-of-homebirth-in-australia-t476.htm#2657 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/the-future-of-homebirth-in-australia-t476.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/great-news-t461.htm Sammi
This will mean that consumers will be able to hire an indepedant midwife, although homebirth is not funded yet.

It has been a long hard struggle over the last few months to get this result during the Maternity Services Review, thank you to everyone who made submissions supporting women's choice and women centred care.]]> Maternity Services Reform Tue, 12 May 2009 10:04:48 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/great-news-t461.htm#2571 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/great-news-t461.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/homebirth-australia-press-release-regarding-illegality-of-homebirth-t475.htm Sammi Health Minister Denies Women their basic rights Homebirth Australia today slammed the exclusion of homebirth from insurance schemes for midwives announced by the Health Minister Nicola Roxon in parliament today. "Effectively two pieces of legislation will outlaw midwives providing homebirth care from July 2010" said Justine Caines, mother of seven and secretary of Homebirth Australia. "Women will continue to homebirth, but will now be forced to do so without the ... Maternity Services Reform Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:41:52 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/homebirth-australia-press-release-regarding-illegality-of-homebirth-t475.htm#2655 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/homebirth-australia-press-release-regarding-illegality-of-homebirth-t475.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/senate-inquiry-into-registration-board-for-health-professionals-t450.htm Sammi Credits to Hayley from Alternative Baby for the following: As you may know, Australia is moving from state-run registration boards for health professionals (doctors, nurses, midwives, physiotherapists, etc) to a single national registration board and requiring professional indemnity insurance to register. This is due to come into effect as of July 2010. While there are some positive aspects to a single national registration board there is a glaring problem with this legislation. Midwives ... Maternity Services Reform Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:14:27 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/senate-inquiry-into-registration-board-for-health-professionals-t450.htm#2522 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/senate-inquiry-into-registration-board-for-health-professionals-t450.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/poll-should-women-be-allowed-to-birth-at-home-t443.htm Sammi
http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/yoursay/

This is not just about whether homebirth is an option or not, but about the woman's right to choose what she feels is best for her and her baby.]]> Maternity Services Reform Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:48:01 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/poll-should-women-be-allowed-to-birth-at-home-t443.htm#2483 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/poll-should-women-be-allowed-to-birth-at-home-t443.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/a-post-from-my-blog-on-homebirth-and-the-msr-t426.htm Sammi As many of you who are regular readers of my humble little blog will know, the Maternity Services Review has been a big issue for me lately. A couple of weeks ago, the report into the review was published, after round table forums and over 900 submissions were made. You can read the report here: http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/64A5ED5A5432C985CA25756000172578/$File/Improving%20Maternity%20Services%20in%20Australia%20-%20The%20Report%20of%20the%20Maternity%20Services%20Review.pdf Some ... Maternity Services Reform Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:37:52 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/a-post-from-my-blog-on-homebirth-and-the-msr-t426.htm#2417 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/a-post-from-my-blog-on-homebirth-and-the-msr-t426.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/online-petition-re-homebirth-t424.htm Sammi
http://homebirthaustralia.org/Resources%20and%20Petition.html]]> Maternity Services Reform Wed, 11 Mar 2009 02:53:14 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/online-petition-re-homebirth-t424.htm#2412 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/online-petition-re-homebirth-t424.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/feedback-the-maternity-services-review-report-t421.htm Sammi I am still reading through the Maternity Services Review Report, and whilst there are some positive ideas explored (from the perspective of preventing and recovering from birth trauma), there is also some things that concern me, such as the move to make homebirths illegal unless the midwife has indemnity cover- which at present, no insurance company will provide. I will be writing a letter to my local MP, the Health Minister, the Opposition and some of the minor parties/independants with ... Maternity Services Reform Tue, 03 Mar 2009 11:05:56 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/feedback-the-maternity-services-review-report-t421.htm#2389 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/feedback-the-maternity-services-review-report-t421.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/a-really-great-article-t420.htm Morgaine Hospital birth must once again be considered the radical alternative to a planned homebirth. If women still insist on having hospital births, they must consider having experienced labor support people, such as strong doulas, with them at all times- to vociferously and passionately "guard the normal". Homebirth is the obvious way to avoid unnecessary interventions altogether. Midwives have the potential to be our greatest allies in this; but they, too, must resist the temptation to try ... Maternity Services Reform Tue, 03 Mar 2009 09:51:51 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/a-really-great-article-t420.htm#2388 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/a-really-great-article-t420.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/msr-commented-on-t418.htm kilmeny http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/stories/s2501831.htm

A good article on the MSR.]]> Maternity Services Reform Sun, 01 Mar 2009 02:15:10 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/msr-commented-on-t418.htm#2376 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/msr-commented-on-t418.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/the-maternity-services-review-report-has-been-released-today-t416.htm Sammi The Maternity Services Review Report has been released today. Here's a link: http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/64A5ED5A5432C985CA25756000172578/$File/Improving%20Maternity%20Services%20in%20Australia%20-%20The%20Report%20of%20the%20Maternity%20Services%20Review.pdf I haven't read it yet, but am downloading as I type. Maternity Services Reform Sat, 21 Feb 2009 01:57:23 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/the-maternity-services-review-report-has-been-released-today-t416.htm#2369 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/the-maternity-services-review-report-has-been-released-today-t416.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/ideas-for-birth-trauma-awareness-raising-t397.htm Sammi BIG credits and thank you to Janet and Joyous Birth for this! What can you do to be part of this community effort? Follow your passion in this three stranded project. We need to talk about: How to avoid birth trauma. How to heal from birth trauma. How to raise awareness about birth trauma. * put a birth trauma awareness sticker on your car, pram, bicycle helmet, letterbox, gate, fence, front door * sew a birth trauma awareness patch on your sling or wrap * put your traumatic ... Maternity Services Reform Tue, 20 Jan 2009 10:52:25 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/ideas-for-birth-trauma-awareness-raising-t397.htm#2251 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/ideas-for-birth-trauma-awareness-raising-t397.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/reforming-a-failing-system-t249.htm Morgaine How do we do it? I think we need to offer GENUINE information to womyn who are fearful of consequent births or surgical baby removal. I think we need to hear a womyn when she says she doesn't want to have a c/sec but her dr says she has to. Afterall, the womyn is THE EMPLOYER OF THE DOCTOR! If her painter said he would only paint the house fluorescent pink she would fire him right? Birth is the same! There is no shortage of information for womyn who want to vbac. What stops them from ... Maternity Services Reform Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:20:49 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/reforming-a-failing-system-t249.htm#1324 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/reforming-a-failing-system-t249.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/making-revolution-on-our-own-behalf-t153.htm Janet I was reading a book last night which is about the feminist journey of a woman in the US. She said a lot of things which, unsurprisingly, resonated with me, particularly around women's refusal to support their own human rights movement (while being heavily invested in many other human rights struggles!) and the complicated issues behind that. Some quotes seemed pertinent to me. I hope they provoke some thought and some revolution on behalf of ourselves and our sisters in you. The lack of response ... Maternity Services Reform Wed, 19 Mar 2008 21:56:46 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/making-revolution-on-our-own-behalf-t153.htm#703 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/making-revolution-on-our-own-behalf-t153.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/the-birth-healing-maternity-services-review-submission-t328.htm Sammi Maternity Services Review Submission: Birth Healing Copyright 2008, Samantha Cambray- Founder of Birth Healing Introduction It is stated in the discussion paper “Improving Maternity Services in Australia” that Australia is one of the safest countries in the world to give birth, for both maternal and infant survival rates . This is a fantastic record and one that many women are reassured by and grateful of. Given this standing as a strong foundation, there are many calling for reforms ... Maternity Services Reform Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:54:00 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/the-birth-healing-maternity-services-review-submission-t328.htm#1795 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/the-birth-healing-maternity-services-review-submission-t328.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/how-to-be-a-natural-birth-advocate-t307.htm Sammi
http://www.naturalbirth.org.au/pages/outframe.asp?i=17]]> Maternity Services Reform Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:34:25 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/how-to-be-a-natural-birth-advocate-t307.htm#1624 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/how-to-be-a-natural-birth-advocate-t307.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/1916-a-year-to-remember-t205.htm Morgaine Can anyone think of anything memorable from 1916 that isn't considered old, out of date, and frankly a bit WEEEEIRD???? I can't - but I'm no history buff One thing that occurred in 1916 was the famous "ONCE A C/SEC, ALWAYS A C/SEC" statement was made by an ob. His speech was basically saying how we needed to avoid c/secs because sometimes further surgery becomes necessary. He also included a few examples where womyn had gone on to birth perfecty however. One, four times! So ... Maternity Services Reform Thu, 17 Apr 2008 07:42:37 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/1916-a-year-to-remember-t205.htm#1025 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/1916-a-year-to-remember-t205.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/what-would-have-helped-prevent-your-birth-trauma-t271.htm Sammi
What would have helped prevent your birth trauma? What will help you prevent it happening to you in the future? You can vote for more than one option, and I encourage you to elaborate on your vote, if you feel comfortable.]]> Maternity Services Reform Sat, 20 Sep 2008 10:43:34 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/what-would-have-helped-prevent-your-birth-trauma-t271.htm#1436 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/what-would-have-helped-prevent-your-birth-trauma-t271.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/what-has-helped-or-possibly-would-help-you-heal-from-birth-trauma-t272.htm Sammi
Please indicate via the poll what has helped you, or alternatively, what you think would probably help you, heal from birth trauma. You can choose more than one response. I would encourage all members to elaborate on their votes, and also, let us know if there are any barriers to any of these measures, for example cost.]]> Maternity Services Reform Sat, 20 Sep 2008 10:54:24 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/what-has-helped-or-possibly-would-help-you-heal-from-birth-trauma-t272.htm#1437 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/what-has-helped-or-possibly-would-help-you-heal-from-birth-trauma-t272.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/maternity-services-review-t269.htm Sammi The Federal Government is currently undertaking a review into Maternity Services in Australia and is looking for submissions from consumers. Submissions need to be made by close of business, 31st October 2008. A discussion paper can be found here: http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/0C95515942DDCB4CCA2574B0001CD4E7/$File/Improving_Maternity_Services_In_Australia.pdf Information about making a submission can be found here: http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/maternityservicesreview-consultation I ... Maternity Services Reform Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:34:35 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/maternity-services-review-t269.htm#1431 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/maternity-services-review-t269.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/birth-recommendations-from-the-world-health-organisation-t222.htm Sammi This makes for very interesting reading. Does anyone want to discuss, in relation to their own birthing experience? Birth Recommendations from the World Health Organisation BIRTH IS NOT AN ILLNESS – Forteleza Declaration Recommendations from the World Health Organization 1985 These recommendations are taken from a report on Appropriate Technology for Birth published by the World Health Organization in April 1985 and are known as the ‘Fortelesa Declaration’. The ... Maternity Services Reform Fri, 02 May 2008 04:05:18 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/birth-recommendations-from-the-world-health-organisation-t222.htm#1159 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/birth-recommendations-from-the-world-health-organisation-t222.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/support-for-women-abused-by-graeme-reeves-t118.htm Janet Have you seen this in the news lately? Stand by these courageous women and offer them your support! ________________________________________ Quote: THEY call him the Butcher of Bega - a NSW doctor who has committed such monstrous acts that hundreds of terrified victims have remained silent for more than five years. Dr Graeme Stephen Reeves is alleged to have routinely mutilated or sexually abused as many as 500 female patients while he was working as a gynaecologist and ... Maternity Services Reform Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:40:42 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/support-for-women-abused-by-graeme-reeves-t118.htm#471 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/support-for-women-abused-by-graeme-reeves-t118.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/running-rallys-and-such-t119.htm Sammi
Has anyone had experience in doing this? What did you do? What worked, what didn't?]]> Maternity Services Reform Thu, 13 Mar 2008 02:12:43 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/running-rallys-and-such-t119.htm#477 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/running-rallys-and-such-t119.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/pregnancy-helpline-t63.htm Sammi
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/02/20/2168162.htm

What do you think of the Government's pregnancy helpline? Do you think it should be abolished? If so, what should it be replaced with (if anything)?]]> Maternity Services Reform Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:29:46 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/pregnancy-helpline-t63.htm#178 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/pregnancy-helpline-t63.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/tasmanian-parliamentary-contacts-t78.htm Sammi
http://www.parliament.tas.gov.au/ha/halist.htm

Minister for Health: The Hon. Larissa Giddings: lara.giddings@parliament.tas.gov.au

Premier: The Hon. Paul Lennon: paul.lennon@parliament.tas.gov.au]]> Maternity Services Reform Fri, 29 Feb 2008 02:36:33 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/tasmanian-parliamentary-contacts-t78.htm#233 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/tasmanian-parliamentary-contacts-t78.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/legislative-assembly-for-act-contact-details-t77.htm Sammi
http://www.legassembly.act.gov.au/members/index.asp?assembly=6

Minister for Health; Minister for Women: Katy Gallagher

Chief Minister: Jon Stanhope]]> Maternity Services Reform Fri, 29 Feb 2008 02:32:52 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/legislative-assembly-for-act-contact-details-t77.htm#232 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/legislative-assembly-for-act-contact-details-t77.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/queensland-parliamentary-contacts-t76.htm Sammi Here's the link: http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/view/legislativeAssembly/members.asp?area=members&LIndex=1&Subarea=members&Bindex=0 Minister for Health: Stephen Robertson: health@ministerial.qld.gov.au Minister for Women: Margeret Keech: Albert@parliament.qld.gov.au Premier: Anna Bligh: premier@ministerial.qld.gov.au Maternity Services Reform Fri, 29 Feb 2008 02:23:55 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/queensland-parliamentary-contacts-t76.htm#231 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/queensland-parliamentary-contacts-t76.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/northern-territory-parliamentary-contacts-t75.htm Sammi Here's the link: http://notes.nt.gov.au/lant/members/Members1.nsf/Members/By%20Electorate?OpenView Chief Minister: Hon. Paul Henderson: paul.henderson@nt.gov.au Minister for Women's Policy: Ms Marion Scrymgour: marion.scrymgour@nt.gov.au Minister for Health: Dr. Chris Burns: chris.burns@nt.gov.au Maternity Services Reform Fri, 29 Feb 2008 02:06:52 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/northern-territory-parliamentary-contacts-t75.htm#230 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/northern-territory-parliamentary-contacts-t75.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/western-australian-parliamentary-contacts-t74.htm Sammi Here's the link: http://www.parliament.wa.gov.au/web/newwebparl.nsf/iframewebpages/Legislative+Assembly+-+Current+Members Health Minister: Mr John Hyde: john.hyde@mp.wa.gov.au Premier: Hon. Alan Carpenter: wa-government@dpc.wa.gov.au Maternity Services Reform Fri, 29 Feb 2008 01:44:52 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/western-australian-parliamentary-contacts-t74.htm#229 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/western-australian-parliamentary-contacts-t74.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/south-australia-legislative-assembly-contacts-t73.htm Sammi Here's the link: http://www.parliament.sa.gov.au/Members/ContactDetails.htm Minister for Women: Hon. Jennifer Rankine: wright@parliament.sa.gov.au Minister for Health: Hon. John Bill: kaurna@parliament.sa.gov.au Premier: Hon. Mike Rann: ramsay@parliament.sa.gov.au Maternity Services Reform Wed, 27 Feb 2008 05:39:51 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/south-australia-legislative-assembly-contacts-t73.htm#228 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/south-australia-legislative-assembly-contacts-t73.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/victoria-legislative-assembly-contacts-t72.htm Sammi Here's the link: http://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/mlas.html Minister for Health: Mr.Daniel Andrews: daniel.andrews@parliament.vic.gov.au Minister for Women's Affairs: Ms. Maxine Morand: maxine.morand@parliament.vic.gov.au Premier: The Hon. John Brumby: john.brumby@parliament.vic.gov.au Maternity Services Reform Wed, 27 Feb 2008 05:29:09 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/victoria-legislative-assembly-contacts-t72.htm#227 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/victoria-legislative-assembly-contacts-t72.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/nsw-legislative-assembly-contacts-t71.htm Sammi Link to a list of NSW members of legislative assembly: http://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/prod/parlment/members.nsf/V3ListCurrentLAMembers Minister for Women: Merity Firth: office@firth.minister.nsw.gov.au Minister for Health: Reba Meagher: reba.office@meagher.minister.nsw.gov.au Premier: Morris Iemma: thepremier@www.nsw.gov.au Maternity Services Reform Wed, 27 Feb 2008 05:22:45 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/nsw-legislative-assembly-contacts-t71.htm#226 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/nsw-legislative-assembly-contacts-t71.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/nt-remote-indegenous-birthing-news-t33.htm Sammi http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/01/29/2148900.htm

What do you think of this news?]]> Maternity Services Reform Thu, 31 Jan 2008 03:47:29 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/nt-remote-indegenous-birthing-news-t33.htm#84 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/nt-remote-indegenous-birthing-news-t33.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/midwifery-study-t27.htm Sammi Here's a news story about a study into one on one midwifery care: http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/01/28/2148323.htm What do you all think of this? I think one on one care would be great, I sat down and tallied up all the midwives I had over my labour, and it was something like 7 or 8. Most were great, but the discontinuity made the situation even harder, I found I had to form a "working relationship" with each new change of shift. And let's face it, there are ... Maternity Services Reform Wed, 30 Jan 2008 01:56:42 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/midwifery-study-t27.htm#68 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/midwifery-study-t27.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/follow-up-care-t28.htm Sammi Hi everybody, I'm working on assignment for my Social Science course atm, and am using the follow up care I received after Bodhi's birth as a case study. Without going too far into it (I'll do that on another day when I'm not meant to be studying ) it was shoddy. Going over it, being in hospital, the diagnosis of PTSD, the stupid psychologist I was sent too, man it sucked, the way I was treated. Right now I'm feeling so angry and all those feelings are flooding back. Anyway, ... Maternity Services Reform Wed, 30 Jan 2008 04:30:11 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/follow-up-care-t28.htm#69 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/maternity-services-reform-f16/follow-up-care-t28.htm